Music Lessons in Anthony, NM

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin

My lessons are practical and commonsensical, making music playing fun and exciting. I expect my students to enjoy their music, wich will reflect in their performance. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums

I started taking drum lessons at 12 years old and studied jazz and swing drumming early on. I was a percussion major in college then spent a few years in Austin Texas traveling with country, rock and blues bands. Have played on over 20 records. My lessons are one on one and we both play side by side each at a drum set learning and having fun. My home studio is comfortable and provides a great atmosphere for music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

My method for all my students is for them to be classically trained so learning the notes on the fretboard, proper technique and note reading. I use Christopher Parkening's Guitar method Book I to help my students learn the proper technique to play and for them to learn the notes in first position on the guitar and on the staff and beginner chord reading using chord diagrams at first and then showing them the chords on the staff. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My approach to each student is individual and dependent on the experience of the student. For beginning students I focus almost exclusively on the fundamentals such as right and left hand independence, finger positioning, posture, and so on. Then I'll try introducing more complexity in increments. For adults, my method is the same as with children unless the adult in mind has demonstrated greater expertise on the instrument. If the adult is more advanced I'll introduce more difficult piano repertoire to challenge the student. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am a passionate and creative teacher. I love helping students discover their own talents and interests. I believe in helping students learn how to learn and to become their own best teacher. I like to work with what the students musical interests are, and build upon that. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I believe that if one wants to become a piano virtuoso and master the classical piano, one must take the time to understand the joy and beauty of Classical Music in order to be able to transmit that beauty. I believe in acknowledging accomplishments, taking the time to practice and I also believe in challenging students to become better. Finding what composers inspires the students is very important because this makes them eager to learn. Read More